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The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater sailing during a 2012 outdoor music festival. John Atashian/Getty Images The Hudson River sloop Clearwater—the iconic vessel championed by folk legend and activist Pete Seeger—found itself abruptly ejected from the New York Harbor’s 4th of July tall ships parade. Event organizers cited the ship’s sails, which featured advocacy banners, as...

In a move described as the most sweeping structural overhaul in the company’s history, Xbox is parting ways with five of its development studios while preparing to reduce its workforce by over 3,000 positions in the coming months. The studios affected—Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, and Arkane Studios—face varying futures, ranging...

In a major strategic pivot, Xbox has announced it will part ways with four of its prominent development studios: Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs. This restructuring coincides with a massive workforce reduction, with plans to cut over 3,000 roles across the organization in the coming months. CEO Asha Sharma unveiled...

Image: Particle6 Last autumn, the AI “talent” agency Xicoia introduced Tilly Norwood, a synthetic performer that immediately provoked significant backlash from the actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA. In a defensive bid to address the criticism, Xicoia founder Eline van der Velden released a music video featuring Norwood as a pro-AI anthem. The reception was, predictably, underwhelming. Regardless...

Image: Lucasfilm / Disney Regardless of polarized opinions surrounding the Star Wars sequel trilogy, there is no denying that the narrative timeline left ample room for exploration. Lucasfilm has expertly tapped into these unexplored corners, delivering a wave of novels and comics that further flesh out the arcs of characters like Kylo Ren, Poe Dameron,...

Salutations, Heroes! We are thrilled to launch a comprehensive update designed to refine faction balance, resolve exploits, and streamline your gameplay experience. Drawing from your invaluable feedback and in-game performance data, we have implemented sweeping changes that are set to invigorate the current meta. Key Highlights: Necromancy Overhaul: We’ve completely reimagined the post-combat undead-raising mechanics....

Generals, Greetings from a sun-drenched Stockholm! I’m Batya, the Game Director for Hearts of Iron. As summer settles in, most people—including our development team—are trading strategy maps for well-deserved time off. However, before I head out, I wanted to touch base regarding the Open Beta sessions we’ve hosted over the past few months. Whether you...

Liam Gallagher and Joey Waronker take the stage at the Rose Bowl for the Oasis Live ’25 World Tour. Rich Polk/Variety Liam Gallagher has weighed in on Harry Kane’s vocal struggles after the England captain belted out Oasis’ iconic anthem “Wonderwall” following the Three Lions’ thrilling World Cup victory against Mexico this Sunday. In a...

Following speculation surfacing in June, Xbox has officially initiated a sweeping workforce reduction. Prior reports indicated that several prominent studios—including South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, and Arkane—were facing potential closure or divestment under a broad restructuring plan. The transition into July has confirmed these projections. On Monday, CEO...

The Ocean’s Eleven star George Clooney is set to receive the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at this year’s Venice Film Festival. “As an actor, director, and producer, George Clooney is a consummate and charismatic artist—passionate and profoundly original—who has transformed his vocation into one of the most compelling narratives in contemporary cinema. […]...

The streaming platform Okko has officially launched the crime comedy series “Sueta,” as announced by the service’s press office. The plot follows four down-on-their-luck friends from Pyatigorsk who hatch a reckless plan to rob an armored cash transport vehicle. Instead of an easy payday, the protagonists find themselves drowning in debt to local underworld figures....

The Social Network star Jesse Eisenberg has expressed his keen interest in reprising his role for the fourth installment of the Now You See Me franchise. “Honestly, I would love nothing more than to star in Now You See Me 4. I’ve never felt happier than when I was playing that character. Usually, I’m cast...

Photo: Ollie Upton/HBO As the second season of House of the Dragon concluded, Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) brokered a desperate pact with her former confidante turned adversary, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy). The goal: secure a peaceful transition of power in King’s Landing while ensuring the safety of Alicent’s progeny. The arrangement disintegrated almost instantly...

Following the success of *The Backrooms*, another viral internet horror sensation is heading to the big screen: *The Mandela Catalogue*, as reported by Deadline. A trio of major studios—Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, Amazon MGM, and United Artists—have secured the rights to develop a feature-length adaptation of the hit YouTube series. The film will be helmed...